“Judaism for Conversion Candidates,” a communitywide course for people interested in converting to Judaism, begins on August 18.
People considering conversion and seeking a forum to learn more about the fundamentals of Jewish thought and practice can contact the Rabbinical Association to learn how they can register to participate.
The comprehensive year-long course is designed for adult individuals and taught on a rotating basis by rabbis from the Reform, Conservative, Orthodox and non-denominational movements. Classes are intended to acquaint those considering conversion to Judaism with what it means to live Jewishly. This program gives future Jews-by-choice the opportunity to meet one another and to learn about Judaism and the Kansas City Jewish community. Each student is required to secure a congregational rabbinic sponsor by February 1, 2023, and meet the conversion requirements developed by their rabbinic sponsor.
Classes will take place on Zoom on Thursday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. Some sessions will be held in person and may rotate among the synagogues and Jewish Community Campus.
An orientation session is scheduled from 7 to 9 p.m. on August 11, 2022. Those interested can visit kcrabbi.org for information. To register, they can contact Annette Fish, Rabbinical Association Administrator/Program Director, by email at or 913-327-8226.
Funding for this Rabbinical Association program is generously provided by the Menorah Heritage Foundation and the National Center to Encourage Judaism. This course is taught through a collaborative educational partnership with the Miller Introduction to Judaism Program of American Jewish University.